In our last episode, the nation of Israel asked an aging Samuel to appoint a king over them before his death. Samuel warned them about what a king would demand from them, but the people urged him all the more. Ultimately, the concern is not so much that they want a king, but that they were looking to have a human king as a source of strength, protection, and provision. All throughout their history, God had been their strength, their protection, and their provider, but they failed to trust in Him. As Samuel installs Saul as king in today’s reading, take note of Samuel’s longing for the good of his people and for the glory of God.

1 Samuel 9 - 1:10 . 

1 Samuel 10 - 7:27 . 

1 Samuel 11 - 13:02 . 

1 Samuel 12 - 17:15 . 

Proverbs 28 - 22:32 . 

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Christian Standard Bible translation.

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